Tucked away among 10 wooded acres on the shores of Chesapeake Bay, Sunrise of Severna Park is an elegant residential community serving Maryland seniors. With a convenient location across the street from the Severna Park Shopping Center and only a few minutes from downtown Annapolis, our community offers residents access to all that the region has to offer.

Sunrise at Severna Park is part of the Sunrise Senior Living family of communities. At Sunrise, we create senior living that champions the quality of life for all seniors.

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

We offer our residents many amenities here at Sunrise of Severna Park, including an array of activities such as physical fitness programs, creative workshops and resident-sponsored clubs. Also offered are many group outings for everyone to enjoy, a music area complete with piano and even a billiards table for those who wish to play a game of pool.

Our bistro allows residents to grab a snack while chatting with neighbors and our elegantly designed community and living areas give a warm, inviting feeling to lighten the day. After chatting over snacks, residents can head outside to enjoy the sunshine, walking along several paths or resting on a bench.

<h2>Available Services</h2>

For the comfort and convenience of our all our residents, our professional staff take care of everyday chores such as housekeeping, laundry, linen changing and trash removal. Personal caregivers are available on site 24 hours a day to help our assisted living residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming and eating.

Seniors challenged by memory loss benefit from our unique Reminiscence Memory Care program that incorporates life skill centers and Reminiscence kits to involve residents in familiar, calming routines that include gardening, sewing and household chores.

Our community welcomes residents with its warm, considerate care, and offers the variety of activities and services that make sure our seniors experience the best quality of life we can give.

Sunrise of Severna Park

Conveniently located just minutes from Downtown Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge with easy access to both Baltimore and Washington DC, Sunrise of Annapolis is a caring residential community offering assisted living and memory care to Maryland seniors.

Managed by Sunrise Senior Living, Sunrise of Annapolis is proud to be backed by an organization with more than 30 years of experience. With a strong desire to seek out new ways to improve the quality of life of our residents, Sunrise Senior Living is an excellent partner in our resident care.

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

We offer many activities at Sunrise of Annapolis, including physical fitness classes, learning workshops, spiritual groups and many scheduled group outings. Resident-sponsored clubs are encouraged, promoting a sense of community among our seniors.

Our grounds are well maintained, with beautiful stonework paths and benches that are great for chatting with neighbors or reading a book. Inside, residents may grab a snack at our delightful all-hours bistro or enjoy time chatting with neighbors in one of our many comfortable community areas such as our music room.

<h2>Available Services</h2>

At Sunrise of Annapolis, our dedicated staff provide several services including weekly laundering of personal clothing items, housekeeping and daily trash removal for the comfort and convenience of our residents. We also schedule monthly wellness checks for each resident by our staff nurse.

Our restaurant-style dining room serves three well-balanced meals each day, with staff asking residents&#39; opinions on the menu as they strive to improve the quality and variety of the meals provided. Local ingredients are used in our from-scratch meals as well.

Sunrise of Annapolis welcomes residents with its elegant and warm environment, drawing residents into a caring community filled with the quality of life they deserve.

Sunrise of Annapolis

Annapolitan Assisted Living

<ul>
<li>Nurses on each unit 24/7</li>
<li>Assisted Living and Secure Memory Care units</li>
<li>Apartments ranging from studio size up to 2 bedroom apartments</li>
<li>Full dining room service</li>
<li>Rates include 3 meals daily, routine housekeeping, laundry services, transportation services, Emergency </li><li>Pendant, Basic Cable and Wifi</li>
<li>Open since 2015 with many of the original staff still here.</li></ul>

Spring Arbor of Severna Park

At Regency Park, we understand the importance of balance. Therefore, we have created a community that surrounds each senior with not only the best in residential living, but with high-quality, personalized health services. Our concept provides a total approach to senior living that centers around the individual. From simply lending a helping hand to providing higher levels of continuing assistance, our unique combination of care and comfort creates an environment that supports every facet of a resident's life- both today and tomorrow- and ultimately leads to greater daily satisfaction.

Regency Park is a privately owned assisted living and memory care community located off Route 3 South between Severna Park and Crofton. We have residents from DC, Bowie, Annapolis, Severna Park, Crofton, Gambrills, and more. We offer the same amenities as larger companies packaged in a smaller 55-resident community. Visitors will quickly discover that Regency Park is truly a place to call â€œHome.â€

From its classic facade to its gracious interior decor, Regency Park has the invitingly familiar look and feel of home. Yet every aspect has been carefully planned to create a safe and secure environment for residents and to ensure swift and efficient delivery of highly personalized services. Each suite features a range of modern amenities, including private bath with shower, private telephone and cable television access. Residents enjoy the convenience of weekly housekeeping - and the security of a 24-hour emergency response system. Plus, a concierge stands ready to assist residents with special arrangements and requests.

Delicious meals are served in the community's fine dining room, with an attentive wait staff. Menus are coordinated by a registered dietitian to ensure proper nutrition. Enlivening the daily fare are festive "theme" meals. Residents can use our private dining room for entertaining family and friends.

Our All-Inclusive Monthly Rates Include:<ul>
<li>Chefs delivering satisfying meals in a restaurant style setting while accommodating the residents' specific diets
<li>Evening snacks delivered daily to residents' rooms
<li>Bistro with a piano and billiards table
<li>Private dining room available for residents and families
<li>Licensed nurses and a Nurse Director to oversee the care of residents
<li>Morning tracking of residents' hydration status
<li>24-hour Emergency response pendant system
<li>Trained caregivers and medical technicians are available 24 hours a day
<li>Housekeeping and laundry services included
<li>Full time Social Director who coordinates an activities schedule including daily exercise classes, games, movies, ice cream socials, on-site church services, live music, sing-a-longs and other events all to promote community, laughter and friendship
<li>Pet Friendly
<li>Air Purification systems effective against biological growth, bacteria, odors and VOCs
<li>Medicine management, assistance with daily needs, incontinence management and individual care plans
<li>Phone, cable and wifi services in residents' rooms
<li>Quiet Waters, our Memory Impairment Program offers a safe and secure environment designed to meet the changing needs of those residents with later stage Dementia, Alzheimer's disease and related disorders
<li>Privately owned and professionally managed - all residents have a voice and participate in the direction of our community!</li></ul>

Other Services Available On-Site:<ul>
<li>Full-service Hair Salon
<li>Physical, occupational and speech therapy office
<li>Dedicated Hospice of the Chesapeake team for Hospice care or Palliative care
<li>Team of health care doctors, dentists, podiatrist, psych group that make house calls</li></ul>

Regency Park was planned with our own parents and loved ones in mind. Our dedicated, professional team is committed to meeting every resident's requirements. We have created Regency Park to encompass what seniors care about most; comfortable surroundings, essential services, security and peak of mind.

Regency Park

At Pasadena Home Care, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. We provide tender, loving, and family-oriented care in a luxurious home-like, 15-bed community. Our highly trained, compassionate staff offer supportive care centered around each and every individual. We believe in quality care and compassion while enhancing the lives of our residents. 

At Pasadena Home Care each resident has their own bright, vibrant, and cheerful room which includes a full bathroom. Residents are encouraged to add personal touches to their rooms. Our bright, open, interior spaces are perfect for family-type activities such as Bingo, movie nights, and old-time sing-alongs. Residents enjoy snacks and delicious meals served family-style, housekeeping, laundry, outdoor areas, and social activities. services. Our wide variety of activities provides them with the opportunity to enjoy enriching and entertaining experiences in the company of others. 
<ul>
<li>Private Bedrooms with Bathroom</li>
<li>24-Hour Dedicated Care Team</li>
<li>Weekly Housekeeping</li>
<li>Weekly Laundry</li>
<li>Activities </li>
<li>Games</li>
<li>Exercise</li>
<li>Special Events and Entertainment</li>
<li>Cable Option</li>
</ul>

Pasadena Home Care

Here at Inspirations, we focus on the individuality of each resident including learning what brings them energy and life; considering interests of their past and present. We look to the whole person, collaborate with their family and deliver care that incorporates the latest research in Alzheimer's, memory loss, and other forms of dementia.

It is our mission to help residents discover a new joy of life by giving them purpose, freedom, and dignity in a safe, secure, and fun atmosphere.

Learning is essential to all persons who are a part of our program, whether a resident, the resident's family, staff, or volunteer, we encourage utilization of cognitive abilities at all levels to promote positive development. Verbal, physical, and emotional cues are monitored in an ongoing process to prevent anxiety and ensure our care staff is able to provide a safe environment where we can help the residents maximize their capabilities and function as independently as possible. 

Our staff are trained to see and understand how to provide needed care after considering how each resident sees life in their own unique perspective, assisting only if and as needed in an effort to set up the resident to achieve successes each day even if they are small successes. These successes include the feelings of achievement, accomplishment, purpose, maintaining self-care, helping others, usefulness, loving others, caring for others, enjoyment, fulfillment, etc.

Custom engaging activities are created for each resident including music and drum circles, live animals, and gardening. Our Life Enrichment program cultivates the feelings of new Life, Purpose, and Enjoyment.

We focus on the individuality of each resident including learning what brings them energy and life; considering interests of their past and present. We look to the whole person, collaborate with their family and deliver care that incorporates the latest research in Alzheimer's, other forms of dementia, and memory loss.

<h4>Mission & Vision</h4>
It is our mission to help residents discover a new joy of life by giving them purpose, freedom, and dignity in a safe, secure, and fun atmosphere.

Inspirations Assisted Living & Memory Care of Linthicum

At Charter Senior Living of Annapolis, our Memory Care is completely personalized based on individual needs. We make it our mission to know residents â€“ and their families â€“ personally so that we can create a lifestyle that radiates love, inspiration and joy. It's how we enhance the human spirit. The result: at Charter Senior Living of Annapolis, residents lead happier, healthier, more fulfilling lives.

<h5>Memory Care at Charter Senior Living of Annapolis includes:</h5>
<ul>
<li>24/7 support and personal care by a highly experienced, caring team
<li>Purposeful neighborhood design featuring the latest technology, safety and services
<li>Private suites
<li>Beautifully landscaped, secure courtyard and walking path
<li>Multiple activity spaces and lounges for programming and socializing with friends, family and staff
<li>Lighting and spacing designed to minimize confusion
<li>Flourishâ„  Memory Care programming</li>
</ul>

Charter Senior Living of Annapolis

Located south of Baltimore in the suburb of Crofton, Spring Arbor of Crofton is just a short drive from the scenic Chesapeake Bay. Residents find plenty of shopping and dining options nearby, and outdoor recreation opportunities are available at area green spaces, such as the Crofton Meadows Fountain fishing pond. The facility can be reached via Interstates 97 and 495.
Spring Arbor of Crofton is a residential facility that provides assisted living and memory care services to Maryland seniors. Residents can choose a spacious studio or one-bedroom apartment, and special care cottages offer customized programs for seniors living with Alzheimer's Disease and other types of dementia. The community also offers on-site therapies.
Residents at Spring Arbor of Crofton can take advantage of the community's amenity-rich environment. The facility features a full-service salon, fitness center, well-stocked library and multiple gathering areas for socializing, including an airy sunroom. Outside, Spring Arbor has a manicured courtyard and a spacious front porch where residents find plenty of rocking chairs. Memory care residents have access to a secure enclosed courtyard.

Spring Arbor of Crofton

Arcadia of Crofton II

The Hamlet at Queenstown is a beautiful 2,101sqft residential community situated on a 0.53acre lot. Setback on a tree-lined street, our secured community is equipped with 24-hour staff and services/amenities that will suit your loved one's needs. In addition to spacious living quarters, The Hamlet has large common areas that are great for hosting families of any size. We are a home, a place that makes you feel safe, warm, and loved. The place where you belong!

The Hamlet at Queenstown

Arcadia of Crofton I joined the Arcadia family in July 2021. Crofton I sits directly next door to Crofton II. Crofton I features 16 private rooms, family living and dining rooms, all amongst a beautiful wooded setting. Located minutes from Annapolis, Baltimore, and Washington DC.

If your senior loved one needs assisted living, ensure that they will be in a place where they can feel comfortable and well-taken care of. One such place is Arcadia of Crofton, an assisted living facility in Crofton, MD. Arcadia of Crofton is part of Arcadia Assisted Living. 

<h4>ASSISTED LIVING AT ITS BEST</h4>

Whether your senior loved one wants the company of others or needs some additional daily assistance, we provide all these amenities and more. Arcadia of Crofton is nestled in a picturesque wooded area with plenty of room to roam and relax.

Your senior loved one will be able to receive the personalized help they need. For example, our experienced staff members help residents with bathing, eating, hygiene, medication, laundry, and housekeeping. Also, if your senior loved one struggles with diabetes, memory, incontinence, or mobility, we’re here to help.

And besides day-to-day living assistance, your senior loved one can also enjoy three home-cooked meals, snacks, drinks, exercise, socialization, and free WiFi and cable. Whether your senior loved one loves playing games, being in nature, or visiting with family, we have what they need here.

<h4>ASSISTED LIVING TO COUNT ON</h4>

Do you worry about the well-being of your senior loved one? If so, then Arcadia Assisted Living is here for you and them. Our staff members are licensed and trained, as well as compassionate and caring, to provide the best care for your loved one. We have an emergency call system and a registered nurse available. And no matter the weather, we have a backup generator. Your loved one is in good hands.

Arcadia of Crofton I

Anna's House is a long-term care facility. We provide long-term care for older citizens along with those who experience memory loss and dementia. We are located in Tracys Landing, Maryland, on a beautiful 23-acre serene property with a castle-style facility to serve our residents. We provide a variety of services and amenities as follows: 3 daily meals plus snacks, Housekeeping, Care Planning, Ganes & activities, Access to delegating nurses and health care providers 24/7, as well as a Medication Tech. We also have a walking path surrounding our property for our resident's use. At Anna's House, we not only focus on the health and safety of our residents but also focus on keeping our residents entertained with new and fun activities that bring everyone together.

Anna Chesapeake

A community designed with Annapolitans in mind.
Staying true to the vision of Annapolis, Bay Village has planned a community that features serene outdoor settings for residents to enjoy, a wealth of vibrant social activities and the latest technology to enhance resident care.
<ul>
<li>Enjoy refined senior living at Bay Village.</li>
<li>Spacious private 1 bedroom and studio residences</li>
<li>Stunning two-story atrium with grande piano</li>
<li>Restaurant quality dining options</li>
<li>Large fitness center and therapy suite to keep residents moving</li>
<li>Theater and stage for performances</li>
<li>Art studio with instructional display and supplies</li>
<li>Full-service salon and barber</li>
<li>Outdoor bird-watching veranda and indoor finch aviaries</li>
<li>Several large outdoor areas and an outdoor fireplace</li>
</ul>

Restaurant-quality dining available at Bay Village.

Bay Village offers multiple dining options within our community. Whether you're in the mood for a quick slice of brick oven pizza from our bistro, a restaurant-quality dining experience featuring local fare, or a glass of wine with friends, you'll never be bored when it comes to meal time.

<ul>
<li>Bistro979 featuring fast-casual fare from our gas-fired brick oven</li>
<li>The Chesapeake Dining is our restaurant-style venue</li>
<li>Compass Club Bar for cocktails and socializing</li>
</ul>

Senior living technology to keep you safer at Bay Village.

We are committed to providing a safer environment for our Team Members, Residents, and Families. We have invested heavily in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), updated cleaning protocols, and altered operational procedures to address current & future potential public health issues.

Sunrise at Bay Village

Alma's Grace ALF, LLC is a new assisted living home located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was created with love and dedication to provide personalized assistance, supportive services, and compassionate care in a professionally managed, home setting. Alma's Grace Assisted Living Facility is the perfect alternative for seniors and the disabled who can no longer live on their own at home, yet need 24-hour, complex medical supervision. We are a small facility, which helps create the best individualized care for each person. The owner has been an RN for 6 years, however, has been working in the healthcare industry for over 15 years.

Alma's Grace Assisted Living

Located at 469 Jumpers Hole Road in Severna Park, Maryland, Brightview Severna Park features full-service Independent Living apartments on a monthly rental basis with No Large Entrance Fee. The all-inclusive monthly fee will include private 1 or 2-bedroom apartment homes, exterior and interior maintenance including appliances, full kitchens, washer/dryer, housekeeping, chef-prepared meals, transportation, utilities, a full-time Vibrant Living Director to coordinate daily programs and socials events, plus much more. Community amenities will include a fitness center, beauty/barber shop, internet cafÃ©, pub, movie theatre and game room.

Brightview Severna Park

Heartlands at Severna Park offers compassionate senior care in Severna Park, MD. We strive to create a home-like atmosphere where you and your loved ones can feel secure. Our warm, well-trained staff works closely with our residents to provide the utmost care and comfort. As part of the Five Star corporation, you can be sure that everyone at Heartlands at Severna Park shares the Five Star Values, and is committed to a high level of caring in all that they do. Please schedule a visit to see why we are the first choice in senior care in Severna Park, MD.

Heartlands at Severna Park

Morningside House of Friendship is located in beautiful Hanover, Maryland, and is considered the 'top-referred' assistant living facility in the area. We are known for our ability to provide effective and compassionate care for seniors of all care levels. 

Staff members possess unique skills and traits, along with excellent training in order to provide residents with world-class care and companionship. We strive to provide seniors with beautiful apartments and wonderful amenities, including routine housekeeping, excellent dining facilities, live entertainment, happy hours, as well as shopping excursions. 

Morningside House of Friendship offers seniors who do not require assistance with a Living Plus Plan, which allows them to enjoy all of the amenities and activities of this facility at a reduced rate. For residents who would benefit from assisted living, we offer compassionate care focused on tending to a senior's individualized needs. For seniors who suffer from dementia and memory loss, we offer a unique program that enables residents to stay active and engaged by enriching their lives with mentally stimulating daily activities. For individuals who would like to experience the amenities that this facility has to offer, a respite care program is available for short-term stay. we also offer residents rehabilitative therapy, as well as compassionate hospice and palliative care services. 

At Morningside House of Friendship, we understand how difficult it may be to make a decision on the care of an aging loved one, which is why we strive to provide our residents with compassionate care and world-class services.

Morningside House of Friendship

Brightview Crofton Riverwalk

Arbor Terrace Waugh Chapel gives residents the freedom to do what they want to do, when they want to do it. Independent, assisted living we don't believe in labels. Instead, we believe in giving seniors the best services, and care no matter what you need. Our location near incredible shopping and restaurants our onsite experiences make it easy for you or someone you love to continue living life to the fullest.

Arbor Terrace Waugh Chapel

You have come to the right place for your Edgewater Assisted Living and Memory Care needs. Experience something new every day at Brightview South River in Anne Arundel County. Begin your morning with a breakfast served to you in our restaurant-quality dining room, check your email in our media room, followed by a game of cards in one of our many living room areas. Participate in one of the many events planned daily by our Vibrant Living Director. In the evening, you can enjoy happy hour in our pub, watch a movie in our movie theater, or cozy up next to our fireplace. What will you do first? Our Edgewater Assisted Living community is a monthly-rental and no large entrance fee community, schedule a personal visit today to and experience vibrant senior living!
 
 
 
 <h4>Edgewater Assisted Living & Memory Care-Enjoy What Truly Matters</h4>
 
 
 
 <h4>Let Us Do the Cooking</h4>
 
 You'll savor every meal here â€“ it's like eating at a restaurant every night! Our chef prepares delicious options and our dining staff serves it to you at the table. We'll cook, serve, and clean up so you can relax let us handle those daily chores. And for special occasions, you can entertain your family and friends by hosting your own dinner in our private dining room.
 
 
 
 <h4>Live Your Way</h4>
 
 Have the freedom to live comfortably when you make Brightview South River your home. Choose from a studio, one or two bedrooms home â€“ we have 90 apartments in our community. Each one includes a well-designed kitchenette, lots of closet space, and bathrooms designed with your safety and comfort in mind. Our large windows offer plenty of natural light, and each apartment home has individually controlled heating and air conditioning.
 
 
 
 <h4>Get Help When You Need It</h4>
 
 We're here to help you when you need it. You have the freedom to choose how much help you want from us. We'll work with you and your family to develop a personal care plan that meets your needs. So whether you want just a little help with mobility, taking your medications, or memory care, we're here for you. With a specialist in geriatric medicine available onsite, and affiliation with Anne Arundel Medical Center, you'll receive the exceptional care you deserve.
 
 
 
 Enjoy our SPICE in motion program which builds on Brightview's ongoing wellness efforts, incorporating five holistic elements of wellness efforts, incorporating five holistic elements of wellness â€“ Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Cultural, and Emotional â€“ and uses a blend of programs to create meaningful, healthy, stimulating and positive lifestyles.
 
 
 
 Take a look around and come visit us! We know you're going to love it here. At Brightview Senior Living, our approach to care is centered on Possibilities, Independence, and Choice. Residents who require a helping hand are encouraged to maintain their independence and choice in their activities of daily living. We believe that each person has the possibility to grow and experience joy every day.

Brightview South River

Locust Lodge is designed to provide the highest standard of care and quality of life. Our staff provides around-the-clock supervision in an enriching environment. In everything we do from helping your loved one get dressed to medication management, our mission is to provide the best quality of life while maintaining the right level of independence.
<ul>
<li>Home-Like Environment
<li>Quality Care
<li>Experienced Staff
<li>Awake Overnight Staff
<li>Home-Cooked Meals</li>
</ul>

Locust Lodge Assisted Living

Brightview Annapolis, Brightview's fourteenth community in Maryland and third community in Anne Arundel County, is under construction at 1935 Generals Highway in Annapolis.
 
 
 
 The community will include 88 independent living apartment homes, 53 assisted living apartment homes, and a 24 apartment neighborhood known as Wellspring VillageÂ®, specially-designed and dedicated to dementia and Alzheimer's Care. The architecture style of the community is reminiscent of the Federalist and Georgian style characteristic of homes in the Annapolis area.
 
 
 
 â€œWe are excited to bring a third option to the seniors and their families in the Anne Arundel County region,â€ says Marilynn Duker, Brightview's President. â€œBrightview South River and Brightview Severna Park have exceeded expectations.â€
 
 
 
 Brightview communities are known for offering an engaging social environment with housekeeping, dining, transportation and maintenance provided by a highly trained, and caring staff. Designed to provide caring services and a vibrant lifestyle, plans for the community include a cafÃ©/bar, a beauty/barber salon, fitness center, and several other amenity spaces.
 
 
 
 With a desirable and accessible location, Brightview Annapolis will be a convenient location for residents and their families. Westfield Annapolis Mall, Gateway Village, Annapolis Towne Center, and the Festival at Riva provide high-end grocery and retail options within a mile of the community, and include high-quality stores such as Nordstrom, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Target, among others.

Brightview Annapolis

La Casa LLC

Rutherford Manor

The Sheridan at Severna Park

HeartHomes at Bay Ridge

Abraham's Garden Assisted Living is a care community based in Pasadena, MD. Located along Magothy River, the facility offers panoramic water views, and residents can enjoy regular strolls along the river's banks while taking in the scenery and enjoying the fresh air. The community is located just a few miles from medical centers, physician offices and numerous local attractions, including Lake Waterford Park, Stoney Creek Fishing &amp; Hunting and Compass Pointe Golf Courses. Many shopping, dining and entertainment areas are also within a short distance.
Abraham's Garden Assisted Living has a team of compassionate caregivers present 24/7 to assist seniors with all their needs, including personal care, housekeeping and laundry, medication management, transportation to appointments and personal errands and meal preparation. Registered nurses are present on-site to administer injections when needed, and the facility offers two-person assisted transfers. Regular visits from therapists, nurses and dentists are also scheduled by the management. Other services include hospice, respite and catheter care.
The community has a locked, secured perimeter and emergency response systems fitted in each resident's room to ensure all seniors' safety. Amenities provided include a pet-friendly environment along with pet care, numerous common areas for socializing and relaxing and chef-prepared meals with special diet menus.

Abraham's Garden Assisted Living

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Cindy Wheeler is a compassionate and dedicated advocate.  She has over 12 years of advocacy experience, specializing in the mental health and educational needs of children, and the needs of senior adults with dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.  She has an Associate in Arts degree from Anne Arundel Community College with a major in Gerontology.  She also earned a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from AACC and completed several courses at Grand Canyon University to meet the requirements for Addiction Counseling.  She was the Program Director for a secured memory-care unit and has many continuing education credits in dementia and challenging behaviors.  Having a true heart for the struggles of others, her current focus and passion is to bring joy and laughter into the lives of those living with dementia, and their loved ones.  Her approach combines a variety of individualized activities with a warm, loving touch. 

